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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 14, 2007 , '. / . . ~ Ii ~.....~ MINUTES ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMiSSION Tuesday, August 14,2007, 7:00 p.m. Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, August 14, at 7:00 p.m., in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive, with Chairman Baderian presiding, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSEN'I: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek,Hsu and Parrille None MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to read all Resolutions by title only and waive reading the'full body of the resolution. AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian,Baerg,Beranek, Hsu and Parrille None OTHERs ATI'ENDING Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg Senior Planner Iim Kasama Associate Planner Tom Li Assistant Planner Steven Lee Senior Administrative Assistant Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kiuckeberg told the Commissioners that a page was missing from the minutes of July 10, 2007, and that a complete.set of the minutes.wasleft-ateach place for them. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING MA TI'ERS - Five-minute time limit per person None ~ . PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 07-03 AND ADR 07-04 Orange Grove Park Royal. Street Communictions, LLC (Representative ofMetroPCS) Continuedfrom 7-]()"07 . This item bas been modified and will be re-noticed to be beard at the August 28, 2007, public bearing. 2. PUBLIC BEARING CUP 07-05 1 W. Duarte Road JonathanLi Nobel Education Institute Coniinuedfrom 7-]()'-o7 The applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit to expand .the existing 2,280 square-foot tutorial.center (Nobel Education Institute) by an additional 1,500 square feet for a total ofapproximately3,780 square feet to accommodate a total of75 students, and to have at least 60 students transported to Holly Avenue School for recreational activities and pick-up. ' Senior Planner Jim Ka"llmll presented the staffreport. Commissioner Parrille said he was concerned about student traffic generated by Nobel Institute on Campus Drive, particularly when Arcadia High School was in session. Mr. Kasama said.that traffic congestion was not expected to be a problem except in the case of major special ev~ at the high school. Commissioner Baerg'asked for verification of the number of students and Mr. Kasama said that the applicant wanted.to increase enrollment from 30 to 75 students at the Duarte location. Commissioner Beranek noted that the owner of the restaurant in the center said the applicant was a good neighbor. He asked Mr. Kasama for clarification of the determination that the site is not adequate. Mr. Kasama explained that "not. adequate" means that the site cannot accommodate expansiOn without the transportation of students to other sites. The public,hearing was opened. Ms, Michelle Wong, Director of Education at Nobel Institute, 136 San Miguel Drive, Arcadia,.representing the applicant, offered to answer questions about the project. CommissionerHsuasked if.Nobel has a written agreement with Holly A~enue.School. Ms. Wong explained that Noberhas a facility usage agreement form on file with the PC MINUfES 8-14-07 Page 2 .. . school and that4t agreement expires on June 30, 2008_ is renewable on a yearly basis. Chairman Baderian asked for clarification of the number of students currently enrolled and where they are picked up and dropped off. Ms. Wong said the total enrollment is 80 students but they are at different locations. She further stated that there are less than 30 students at the Duarte Road location. Other locations they use are 1012 S. Baldwin Avenue and Holly Avenue School campus. Chairman Baderian asked how many students are atthe.Holly Avenue location at one time and Ms. Wong said there are 10 to 30. Chairman Baderian asked Ms. Wong if Nobel Institute wanted to increase the number of students at ~e Duarte.Road.location toamaxirnum of75 at one time. Ms. Wong said that most of them arrive from 3;00 pm to 6;00 pm. Again Chairman Baderian asked if Nobel Institute wanted to increase the number of students at the Duarte Road location to a maximum of75 at one time. Ms. Wong said they do. Commissioner Baerg asked jf all the students are dropped off at the Duarte Road location and then transported to the other locations. Ms. Wong said that they are dropped off at the Duarte Road, Baldwin Avenue or Holly Avenue location Where they will be attending sessions. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by CommissionerHsu, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hsu said that he frequents the center and never noticed a parking problem but that he is concerned about gridlock at the busy intersection. He noted that the impact of Nobel Institute on the other businesses in the center seems positive. Commissioner Beranek said he disagrees with stafI's conclusion tha$ because the Institute is open only a few hours eacb day it is detrimental to the surrounding businesses. Chairman Baderian asked how the' number of students and transporting of students could be monitored. Mr. Kruckeberg said that monitoring would be difficult but could be accomplished on a sporadic basis by Code Services observation. Chairman Baderian asked how many units are vacant at the center and has there been any interest in them. Mr. Kasama said there are currently two unitS vacant, one for about two years and the other, for a little less. Further, the applicant had'been cited for occupying the vacant units but Mr.. Ka"'lmll ,was notaware of any other interest in the units. I'C M1NUfES 8-14-07 \'ag< 3 '. . . " Commissioner Hsu asked if staff could report back to the Commission in six months regarding the traffic situation at Nobel Institute. Mr. Kruckeberg agreed to provide a report to the Commission of monitoring and Code Enforceinent activity in six months. Don Penman, Development Services Manager, suggested requiring proof that all parents are notified of the pick up and drop offarrangeinents at-each location. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve Conditionil1 Use Permit 07-05 as recommended by ~ subject to the conditions in the staff report with additional conditions regarding egress on Duarte Road. only and required monitoring. of transport of students. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille None A Resolution reflecting the decision of the Planning Commission will be presented for adoption at the next Commission meeting. There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption af the Resolution. 3. PUBLIC BEAIUNG ADMIN. SFADR 07-22 531 W. CamiitoReaI Ave. Peter Chao The applicant has filed an appeal of an Administrative Single-Family Design Review denial for new exterior red paint on the doors, dormers, and garage doors of an existing single-family residence., Assistant Planner Steven Lee presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Peter Chao, 53 i Camino Real, the applicant, said his wife was not available to attend the meeting but will return next month. He said that she chose the colors for the house and should be the one to respond to the Commissioners questions. He further noted that his wife had taken a paint sample to city hall and it was approved. He also said that there are many houses of this color in Arcadia and he will bring pictures to the next meeting to show the Commiss.ioners. Chairman Baderian noted that he Will not be available for the'September 25 meeting. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parri1le, to continue Item 3, Administrative Single Family Architectural Design Review 07-22, to the September 25, 2007 meeting. PC MINUTES 8.j4-07 !'age ~ " ,I . . ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille None Baderian 4. PUBUC.HEARlNG MP 07-02 AND SF ADR 07-40 25 W. Rodell Place Doug Huls The applicant is requesting approval of the following Modifications and Architectural Design Review for a garage remodel and a 540 square-foot second story addition to an existing single-family residence: L A 23'-0" easterly side yard setback in lieu of 25'-0" required for the proposed second story addition; and 2. A 32'-0" rear yard setback in lieu of 35'-0" required for the proposed second story addition. Assistant Planner Steven Lee presented the staffreport, The public hearing was opened. Mr. Doug Huls, 25 W. Rodell Place, the applicant, said that he felt his requests were within reason, because of the unusual size of the lot. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hlro, to close the public hearing: Without objection the public hearing was closed. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to approve Modification No. MP 07-02 and Single Family Administrative Design Review 07-40 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in tbestaff report ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille None There is a.five working day appeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be filed by August 22. PC MINUTES 8-14-07 Page S ... 5. PUBLIC HEAlUN~ 07-04 AND ADR 06-30 120 S. Second Ave. Sam Yum . I The applicant is requesting approval of the following Modifications and Architectural Design Review for a proposed two-unit residential condominium project on an R-3 multiple-family zoned property: 1. A 13' -0" to 15' -0" street side yard setback m lieu of the required 25' -0" minimum;,and 2. A 23' -0" front yard setback in lieu of the required 25'-0" minimum for a covered porch. Associate Planner TomLi presented the staff report. Commissioner Beranek asked if this properly was appropriate for the R-3 area. Mr. Li said that the lot is surrounded by R-3 lots and the style matches the neighboring properties. Mr.. Kruckeberg pointed out that although the square footage of the lot would allow for three ,units, the development standards limit it to two' units even with the requested modifications. Commissioner Hsu asked if the proposed metal gates will present a visibility problem on the street. Mr. Li said that the fence is three feet high which is the maximum height permitted by standards and no visibility restriction is anticipated. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Sam Yum, the designer, 120 S. Second Street, offered to answer any questions the Commissioners might have. There were none. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve Modification No. MP 07-04 andArchitecturill Design Review 06-30 as recommended by staff; subject to the conditions in the staffreport. PC MINUTES g.1447 Page 6 . I ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: . . Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille None There is a five working day appeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be filed by August 22. 6. PUBLIC HEARING MP 07,05 AND ADR 07-01 15 & 15 'h Lucile Street Javier Cortez The applicant is requesting various setback and landscaping Modifications and Architectural Design Review for a proposed addition and remodel of two existing units on an R-3 multiple-family zoned property. Associate Planner Tom Lipresented the staffreport. The public .hearing was opened. Mr. Javier Cortez, 15 and 15 'hLucile Street, said he represents the owner of the property. He said that the property is difficult to rent because there is only one bedroom and the existing garage is falling apart. He said the modifications are necessary because of the configuration of the lot. Commissioner Parrille asked Mr. Cortez ifhe had considered tearing down the existing structure and rebuilding to gain a more intense usage. Mr. Cortez said that budget constraints do not a1lowfor this option. Commissioner Beranek said that this seems like a patchwork approach to the budget and lot configuration restrictions. He asked if the project can go forward within the scope of staff's. recommendations. Mr. Cortez said that theproject.cannot proceed without approval of the modifications requested. Chairman Baderian said that it appears that staff's.recommendations are not acceptable to the applicant and he suggested that-the applicant meet with staffito explore alternatives. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to close the public hearing. . Without objection the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Parrillesaid that it appears that the applicant does not have the funds to make the best use of the property. pC MINUTES &-1447 Page 7 " ... ., Chairman Baderi~ted.thatthe Commission wants to support the rehabilitation of a structure but it must be done in conformance with codes. Commissioner Parrille suggested.a continuance to allow the applicant and ,staff further opportunity to review the project and seek financing for more intense use of the property. Mr. Kruckeberg said that workhas begun on the project, walls removed, etc., and something must be done soon for the sake of the neighborhood. He said the project requires significant redesign and a1though;it is not impossible to bringjt to conformance it will be difficult. Mr. Cortez said he will discuss the situation with the owner. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by ColllDlissioner Parri1le, to continue Modification No. MP 07-05 and Architectural Design Review 07-01 to September 11, 2007. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsuand Parrille None CONSENT ITEMS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 1760 A Resolution of the Plapning Commission of the City of Arcadia, Ciilifurnia, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 07-07 and Architectural Design Review 06-23 to convert the existing 43,544 square foot-Ross Dress for Less store to a new LA Fitness Health club with a parking Modification at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center at 1325 S.Baldwin Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Mr. Kruckeberg said that after the July 27 meeting the LA Fitness applicant told staff he reali7ed thata.better alternative for.security would be to provide a uniformed guard 24 hours per day. Con~tion 6 of the Resolutionhas been modified to reflect this decision. MOTION: It was moved by Co~issioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution No. 1760,as submitted, ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu.and Parrille None PC MINUIl!S 8-14-07 PageS There is a five Lng day appeal period. after the 'adO_ of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by August 22. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 1762 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Conditiortal Use Permit application No. CUP 06-16 to allow the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a Badminton Club, and the corresponding Parking Modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution No. 1762, as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek and Hsu NOES: Parrille There is a five working day'appeal period after the adoption. of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by August 22. 9. MINUTES OF 7-10-07 AND MINUTES OF 7.24-07 RECOMMENDATION: Approve MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to recommend approval oft-he Minutes ofJuly 10, and July 24,2007 as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille None MA'ITERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Beranek asked about a study session. Mr. Kruckeberg said that he will provide options for dates, venues and other details at the next meeting. Commissioner Beranek asked if there was any news from Rusnak and Mr. Kruckeberg said that he would provide Commissioner Beranek with a copy ofa letter from the City Council to Rusnak. PC MINIJI"ES 8-1~ Page 9 .. . MODIFICATION COMMI1TEE MEETING ACTIONS . .\ Commissioner Beranek reported that the Modification Committee had foUr items on the agenda this morning and all items were approved. MATTERS FROM STAFF Mr. Kruckeberg asked the Commissioners to review the information on a training opportunity at UCLA on Thursday, September 20, that was included in their notebooks. Mr. Kruckeberg said he attended a workshop on the housing element of the General Plan. He said that-most of the state legislation is leaning toward requiring multiple housing at high densities, allowing less opportunity for discretion. He told the Commissioilersto expect,challenges in this area and that he will keep them apprised. Mr. Kruckeberg said that there were seven responses to the RFQ for the City Hall project. Prospective architects will be interviewed a week from Friday. Lastly, Mr. Kruckeberg reported that there will be another community meeting in the Council Chambers on August30 regarding the County sediment removal project at Santa Anita dam. ADJOURNMENT 8:35 p.m. Is/Jason Kruckeberg Secretary; Arcadia Planning Commission PC MJNUrES 8-14-07 Page 10